JOHNSON COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER COVID-19 SERVICES REOPENING PLAN

As Johnson County Healthcare Center (JCHC) desires and needs to resume providing important healthcare services to Johnson County residents at this stage of the COVID-19 outbreak, it is necessary to align with and meet federal and state criteria in order to mitigate resurgence of the virus and protect the most vulnerable in our population.

“Opening Up America Again” includes guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a three-phased approach to help local officials reopen their economies and resume healthcare services. Detailed information is at https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/#criteria.

FEDERAL & STATE GUIDELINES

Johnson County currently meets federal guidelines called gating criteria that require a decreasing trend during the most recent 14-day period for flu-like illness, COVID-like cases, documented cases and positive tests. Additionally, JCHC will maintain sufficient COVID-19 testing capability throughout the reopening process and the State of Wyoming will continue to facilitate contact tracing. Meeting these criteria allows JCHC to proceed with resuming specific healthcare services in line with the Wyoming governor’s COVID-19 transition plan, including:

Building entrance restrictions and screenings will likely continue for the foreseeable future.

JCHC will consider standing down its Incident Command Center.

High-risk individuals can resume public interactions.

All people should consider minimizing time spent in crowded environments and continue to focus on hand hygiene.

CONTINUOUS MONITORING

JCHC will continue to work hand-in-hand with the Johnson County Emergency Operations Center and County Public Health Officer to monitor the county’s status. If a resurgence of COVID-19 occurs, then preventive measures will be reinstated.